Coming Up in ELC:
NO CLASS MONDAY SEPTEMBER 5!
- Labor Day is on Monday, September 5th. This day, which is celebrated in Canada and the United States, is similar to International Labor Day which falls on May 1st in many countries. Labor Day marks the end of the summer holidays for most students and is also a day to celebrate the achievements of workers (originating from the Labor Movements that campaigned for better working conditions and wages). Learn more HERE about Labor Day while you practice your English skills!
Upcoming Social Events:
Talk Time
- Practice your English conversation skills with native English speakers!
- Tuesday, September 6
- 4:30 – 5:30 pm
- MEZ 1.102
Charades Social
- Can you guess what your friend is silently acting out?! Join your friends in the ELC for hilarious guessing game!
- Thursday, September 8
- 4:30 – 5:30 pm
- MEZ 1.216
COVID-19 Safety
UT aligned its masking guidance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. People may choose to mask at any time, for any reason, and individuals who are immunocompromised or at high risk should continue to take precautions.
COVID-19 Information and Resources
Moderate Symptoms
Your health and safety are our priority. Stay home if you have mild-to-moderate symptoms of COVID-19 or if you have been exposed to the virus. Symptoms are similar to the common cold and may include:
- Fever
- Cough
- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- Chills
- Repeated shaking with chills
- Muscle pain
- Headache
- Sore throat
- New loss of taste or smell
Testing 
If you have symptoms:
- Students, please contact University Health Services.
- Scheduling your appointment by calling 512-471-4955
- Location and Hours of Operation
- Student Services Building (SSB)
- 100 West Dean Keeton Street
- Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
If you do not have symptoms:
- COVID-19 Self-Test Kits are available for all current UT students, faculty, and staff members for free at various distribution sites on campus.
- To access the kits, simply show your UT ID to the staff member onsite at any of the locations listed below.
- Texas Union (UNB)
- William C. Powers, Jr. (WCP) Student Activity Center
- Student Services Building (SSB) hospitality desks and information desk
- University Health Services (SSB) made available to students who have an appointment for any reason
If you got a positive test result and need further guidance:
- Students, please contact UT Austin’s Behavior Concerns Advice Line.
- Call 512-232-5050
Vaccines
Authorized COVID-19 vaccines are effective at preventing COVID-19 disease, especially severe illness and death. To protect yourself and others from COVID-19, we encourage all UT community members to get vaccinated.
Are you up to date with your vaccinations? See the CDC website for guidance.
COVID-19 vaccination appointments, including booster doses, are open to members of the UT community.
Vaccine Distribution:
- University Health Services
- Student Services Building
- 100 W. Dean Keeton
- By appointment only.
- Schedule your appointment by calling 512-471-4955.
- Open to all UT students, faculty, and staff.
- Family Wellness Center
- 2901 N. I35, Suite 1.301
- By appointment only.
- Schedule your appointment by calling 512-232-3900.
Learn how mRNA is being used in mRNA COVID-19 vaccines to help our immune systems fight off COVID-19:
Labor Day Weekend
We are celebrating the accomplishments of American workers during this long weekend. Most Americans spend the holiday with their family, eating big outdoor meals, or shopping together. I am sharing a few uniquely Austin outdoor activities y’all can do during your extra day off.
Self Guided Tour of Austin Murals
- Follow THIS GUIDE of the most famous murals in Austin.
- See the whole city of Austin: South Austin, SoCo, Cesar Chavez, Downtown, East Austin, back up to Campus!
- You’ll have so many pictures to share on social media!
Watch the Bats
- “North America’s largest urban bat population calls Austin home.”
- About 1.5 million bats fly out from under the bridge just after sunset.
- These Mexican Free-Tailed bats love the underside of the Congress Ave. Bridge!
- It’s a perfect bat cave, and we love our tiny winged-friends for eating pesky bugs!
- Follow THIS BAT WATCHING GUIDE for how best to see our unofficial Austin mascots emerge.
Thanks for sharing Jack! There are interesting topics, principally about covid 19 issues.
Thanks, Dalma!